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Lyrics & meaning

Dhoori Dhoori Manathil Oru Dhoori

From Innisai Mazhai · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Shoba Chandrasekar
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Innisai Mazhai
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
11 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam
Adhil saerum arangaerum
Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam
Adhil saerum arangaerum
Vanji poo un nenjathil konjum
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
Thoodhu po endru naan
Megathai vaendinen
Thookkamae indriyae naal ellaam vaadinen
Naaloru paadhaiyil naatkalai ottinen
Poovai un jaadaiyil paadhaiyai maatrinen
Maalai kaarukkalil solai azhaithadhum
Poonthendral vaaraadho
Thogai thudikkaiyil dhevan azhaithadhum
Thol vandhu saeraadho
Pudhu raagam arangaerum
Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
Pudhu raagam arangaerum
Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum
Thaer varum endru thaan
Dheivamum nindradho
Oorvalam poi vara naal ondru vandhdho
Naayagi en manam naayagan aalayam
Aayiram poojaigal kaalaiyum maalaiyum
Aaval kalandhidum kaaval kadandhidum
Yaar enna sonnaalum
Dhevan vidhi padi kaadhal valarndhadhu
Thaen sindhum ennaalum
Pudhu raagam rangaerum
Vanji poo un nenjathil konjum
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
Female :Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
Male :Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam
Female :Adhil saerum arangaerum
Male :Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
Male :Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
A swing, a swing, a swing inside my heart,
A lullaby, a lullaby, a lullaby in my eyes.
A new rhythm and a new melody,
Coming together to make their debut,
As this delicate flower caresses my heart.
A swing, a swing, a swing inside my heart,
A lullaby, a lullaby, a lullaby in my eyes.
A new rhythm and a new melody,
Coming together to make their debut,
As this delicate flower caresses your heart.
A swing, a swing, a swing inside my heart,
A lullaby, a lullaby, a lullaby in my eyes.
"Go carry my message,"
I pleaded with the clouds.
Without any sleep, I withered all day long.
I spent my days wandering down different paths,
Yet catching a glimpse of you, my flower, I turned my way.
When the grove calls out in the evening dusk,
Won't the gentle blossom breeze arrive?
When the graceful girl trembles and her beloved calls,
Won't she come and rest upon his shoulder?
A new melody will make its debut,
As this delicate flower caresses my heart.
A swing, a swing, a swing inside my heart,
A lullaby, a lullaby, a lullaby in my eyes.
A new melody will make its debut,
As this delicate flower caresses my heart.
Believing that the temple chariot would arrive,
Did even the deity wait patiently?
Has the day finally arrived for our procession?
My heart is the heroine, and my beloved is the shrine.
A thousand prayers offered morning and evening.
Longing will unite and cross every barrier,
No matter what anyone might say.
By God's own decree, our love has blossomed,
And sweetness will overflow forever.
A new melody will make its debut,
As this delicate flower caresses your heart.
A swing, a swing, a swing inside my heart,
Female: A lullaby, a lullaby, a lullaby in the eyes.
Male: A new rhythm and a new melody,
Female: Coming together to make their debut,
Male: As this delicate flower caresses my heart.
A swing, a swing, a swing inside my heart,
Male: A lullaby, a lullaby, a lullaby in the eyes.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic track captures the gentle blossoming of love between two souls, expressed through rich musical imagery and nature metaphors. The lovers exchange feelings of yearning, describing how love brings a soothing lullaby to the eyes and a rhythmic swing to the heart. They speak of waiting eagerly for each other, sending messages through clouds, and finding solace in their union despite any obstacles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku & Repetition)

Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori

The rhythmic repetition of words like 'Dhoori dhoori' and 'Laali laali' creates a soothing, lulling musicality in the opening refrains.

Metaphor (Uvameya / Urvaham)

Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum

Comparing the heroine to a delicate 'Vanji poo' (creeper blossom) nestling inside the heart captures tenderness and deep affection.

Personification / Nature Imagery

Thoodhu po endru naan Megathai vaendinen

Imploring the cloud ('megam') to act as a messenger ('thoodhu') is a classic Tamil poetic convention (Meghadhootham).

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Trivia

Innisai Mazhai (1992) featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali. The song is noted for its lush orchestration and soft lullaby-like melody.

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